Most of us would know the basics on how to prepare for a trip - booking tickets, planning accommodation, preparing itinerary, etc. As a girly girl, we need more than the average preparations.
We want to stay healthy throughout the trip, fit enough for all intended activities, and of course look good in the photos taken. And if you are traveling solo, this is even more important.
10) Exercise daily 2 weeks before the trip (for those who don't exercise daily) and stop a day before. Helps to build up fitness and stamina for extended walking during the trip.
9) Eat more nourishing food a week before departure. Need to give a boost to the immune system and reduce stress on biological functions during the trip.
8) Have a facial and massage 3 days before departure, unless you are going for a spa trip. This can improve blood circulation and help you to look more radiant.
7) If you like, can go for a haircut, dental cleansing, body scrub, manicure and pedicure 1-2 days before the trip. After all, we want to look best in the photos that are going be our main souvenir there for the rest of our life.
6) Ensure make-up is sufficient for period of travel, especially foundation. I usually bring a brand new tub of loose powder for each trip.
5) Keep hydration eye gel (15ml) in make-up kit. It is light enough to put over makeup (to reduce flaky skin) and no issues in hand-carry up the plane.
4) Start preventative medication 1-2 days before departure. Personally, I take medication to control stomach acid; this helps especially when meal times are irregular during traveling.
3) Sleep 8 hours before going to airport. Whether it is a day or night flight, this rest can reduce lethargy upon arrival tremendously.
2) Have a thorough shower before going to airport. Might not have a chance to shower for 24 hours or so.
1) Bring water bottle with built-in filter in hand-carry. Hydrate well before heading to the airport and during waiting.
Okay, it might be an age thing, but the older we get, the more care we need to put in our daily maintenance. Traveling adds stress to our biological functions. That's probably why girls tend to put on weight in a new country.
Personally, I don't get to do all 10 things before every trip, but I practiced the last 6 tips in every trip, and more flexible with the others. Based on experience, it always feels much better when I am more prepared for it than not.
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